oh, how fleeting you always are sweet, darling June … It seems we’re all being kept too busy these days, and June, the one month I have a softer place in my heart for — and perhaps it is because I celebrate another dance around the sun a few days into the month — but…
Lime Tart with a Saltine Cracker Crust
Summer days are becoming hotter and hotter, no matter where you are these days. Even this self-proclaimed pie lover finds the desire to not turn on the oven amongst these sweltering days, greater than the desire to bake a pie. It’s why I’ve been baking more easier, and quicker, galettes with puff pastry, stonefruit pandowdy…
A 1st Birthday + Christening Inspired by Noah’s Ark + Baby’s Love of Books
Today I’m sharing an adorable 1st Birthday and Christening Celebration inspired by subtle Noah’s Ark details, baby Jayden’s love of books, and a soft sage green and cream color palette. What was even more special about creating this event, was working with an amazing team of vendors, almost all female owned … each one making…
Floral Inspiration :: A Still Life of Late Spring Wildflowers
It was all about the vibrant soft hues from these late spring wildflower blooms, I brought home two weeks ago; somehow left behind from the previous wedding and blended into my couple’s decor. I couldn’t simple part with them or have them simply tossed, knowing they had been arranged with loves … but also with…
A Holy Communion Celebration Inspired by Modern Ethereal Details
The inspiration for this first holy communion celebration, all came from a photograph of a beautiful tiered cake made to look as if some beautiful stone creation from another time, adorned with delicate blooms. Everything about this image evoked a feeling of ethereal texture, but in a fresh modern way. And that’s exactly how I…
Romancing the Start of Spring :: 3 Styling Inspirations for an Ever-Blooming New Season
Today we welcome April, another month, another season evolving with new days of living … and after quite some time of not sharing on the blog, of which I like to call more a creative journal, I happy to share some of the things that have been inspiring me this Spring season. Hopefully it will…
Monthly Reflections…a slow moving January
It’s been quite a long time since I’ve done a monthly reflections and inspired by post. This year I’m challenging myself to really stick to sharing my monthly reflections and the things that have inspired me, anything that left a mark on me and that I think you might enjoy or find some use in…
An Enchanted Forest 1st Birthday with Delicate Modern Details
When it comes to children parties, they’re only getting more creative and personal! Despite party theme trends coming and going, there are a select few that have become classic children event themes because of their versatility to adapt. One of my favorites, has been the Enchanted Forest! It’s one of those children party themes that…
A Bridal Shower Inspired by a Boho Greek Desert Garden
What first began as a bridal shower inspired by a boho dessert rose garden, quickly transported us to desert-like mountain gardens of Greece once bride to be, Sandy saw Elia’s lovely room — a simple, airy space but with a stunning climbing bougainvillea, rich in pink magenta hues that had taken over the ceiling. That…
Thainara + Jose’s Boho French Inspired Wedding Rich in Soft Earthy Hues
I’m so delighted to finally share the wedding of the beautiful Thainara and Jose inspired by boho French country details. It was such a pleasure to work with Thainara on this journey of planning their wedding, that for me after over a year since my last wedding it was wonderful to that we were able…
